Watch as Lübeck’s Old Town becomes an arena - a multifaceted playground for magic, jugglery and street art. On your way through the streets, small cultural highlights cross your path; the most of which don’t follow a precise timetable. Soak up the atmosphere of the Old Town and keep your eyes and ears open! If you are specifically looking for enchanting arts and airy acrobatics, the Beckergrube is the place for you. Magic and playful artistry is waiting for you!

Theatre Mile
Fri.-Sun., all day • Beckergrube
Come on in! Theatre, circus, acrobatics, magic, music and more! A full entertainment programme for the entire family awaits you in the Beckergrube. Of course, the street is already home to the Theater Lübeck and the Zaubertheater, both of which are dressing up once again to deliver a brilliant programme for the HanseKulturFestival. KOLK 17 Figurentheater and the Mobilen Circustheater are also joining the programme to make it unmissable!

Oakleaf walking acts
Fri.-Sun., all day – all areas
The exciting array of walking acts by Oakleaf are sure to fascinate onlookers with different fantastic costumes every day. No matter where you are in the festival locations, you’re bound to encounter them and be enchanted. Whether it’s a colourful meadow of flowers or magnificent underwater creatures, let yourself be spellbound.

Seiltanzfestival (Rope Dance Festival)
Fri.-Sun., various times ● Beckergrube, around number 42-52
The Lübeck tightrope walker Ea Paravinci is a permanent fixture on the local cultural scene. She’s been working as a freelance artist since January 2011 and is currently on the road with her mobile circus theatre and various circus projects. But, as Dorothy famously said, there’s no place like home! Ea’s also bringing a few friends along to transform the Beckergrube into a spectacular circus ring.

Concrete3
Sat., various times and locations
The boys from Concrete3 are back on the road to show off their incredible and diverse acrobatic and dance skills. Their energetic performances take your breath away. Hopefully they pop up at a time and location near you!

Bubbles for Fun
Sat.-Sun., various times - Untertrave
The bubble artist Elias will captivate you with his breath-taking bubbles, which are created before your very eyes – from small to human-sized! It’s sure to be bubbles of fun!

Zaubertheater (Magic Theatre) Lübeck
Sat.-Sun., 2pm-9pm (every half hour) ● Beckergrube 87
Magic, comedy and mind-reading up close! The Zaubertheater is located in the Beckergrube and has been amazing its guests with funny and captivating shows for many years. Magician Roland Henning is an absolute highlight in the open-air theatre and promises magical moments that will leave you enchanted. New and classic magic tricks provide plenty of fun and astonished faces, right in front of the theatre building.